Maize farmers’ knowledge and perception of improved postharvest storage technologies in Kilolo District, Tanzania
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Date
2020
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Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research
Abstract
This study assessed small-scale maize farmers’ knowledge and perception on the use of improved
postharvest storage technologies in Kilolo District, Tanzania. The participants of the study include 260
farmers who were randomly selected from four villages. Data were collected by using interview
schedule, questionnaire, Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and personal observation. Descriptive
statistics such as means, frequencies, and percentages were computed. The study found that majority
of respondents had low knowledge on the use of improved postharvest storage technologies. However,
majority of the respondents had positive attitudes towards the use of improved postharvest
technologies. It is recommended that Kilolo District Council and other development partners should
promote the use of improved post-harvest technologies to reduce maize post-harvest losses; develop
training programs on capacity building of extension officers and farmers on postharvest handling of
maize and ensure that maize postharvest storage technologies are made available to farmers at a
subsidized price.
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Maize farmers, Knowledge, Perception, Postharvest storage technologies, Kilolo